BINI member Mikha Lim has publicly apologized for using her cellphone while driving after the Land Transportation Office (LTO) placed her driver’s license under a 90-day preventive suspension.

The P-pop singer acknowledged her actions in a social media statement on Wednesday, November 11, saying she takes full responsibility for the incident.

“I want to sincerely apologize for my actions. There is absolutely no excuse for using my phone while behind the wheel. It was careless and irresponsible,” Lim wrote on her X official account.

She also confirmed that she had reported to the LTO and was undergoing due process to face the appropriate penalties.

The suspension followed the circulation of a video showing Lim recording herself while driving. According to the LTO, her cellphone fell during the recording, prompting her to reach down to retrieve it without first stopping the vehicle in a safe location.

The footage also showed her holding the phone with both hands while behind the wheel.

Lim personally appeared at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City on Nov. 11, accompanied by her manager, and surrendered her driver's license ahead of her scheduled hearing.

LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao confirmed that the singer voluntarily reported to the agency and acknowledged her actions.

The agency issued a show-cause order directing Lim to explain possible violations of Republic Act No. 10913, or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, reckless driving, and being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.

Her license remains under preventive suspension while the LTO investigates the incident. The agency had initially scheduled her appearance and submission of a sworn explanation for Nov. 20.

Lacanilao emphasized that traffic regulations must be enforced equally, regardless of an individual's public status, and that appropriate penalties would be imposed if violations are established.

Lim, meanwhile, said the incident had taught her to be more responsible behind the wheel.

“Road safety rules exist to protect everyone, and something we need to take seriously. I promise to learn from this and do better,” she said.

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